Well, so much for the top selection in the 2013 NHL Draft being a defenseman, huh? On Sunday, the first three players off the board were all forwards. But while there obviously wasn’t a clear cut No. 1 pick, this draft had lots of talent – especially at centre.
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The longest-tenured coach in the NHL, Ruff was canned 17 games into the season after Buffalo struggled to a 6-10-1 record. While the Sabres rebounded to finish .500, they missed the playoffs for a second straight season.
It is Ruff’s experience – plus his energy – that drew Dallas to him to try to end its extended funk.
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Chicago’s speed has simply proved to be too much for the Kings, but counting LA out would be foolhardy. They fell behind the Blues two games to none in the opening round and have consistently looked like a very different team in the Staples Center during these playoffs.
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Abdelkaber received a two-game suspension for his high hit on Lydman in Game Three and the Duck blueliner will definitely not play in Game Four Monday as a result of his head injury.
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Grabner averages around 2.5 shots a contest which is modestly good and for the season he has 16 goals in 42 games which is not too bad either. He is owned only in 15-to-20 per cent of most leagues from an across the board standpoint. Will you take that risk? It may be worth it as the Islanders continue to fight for a playoff berth. Teams will key on the first two lines while Grabner sneaks some man advantage time along with his third line role.
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Michalek only played 14:47, but with his ATOI over 18 minutes, expect that time to creep up within the week. Also, his goal count probably should wind up higher than his assists. Ottawa has a pretty good schedule conducive to scoring, so don’t be shocked to see a good return on investment with a player only owned in 20-to-25 per cent of all Fantasy leagues.
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Now may be the time to pounce while his value keeps going upward. Boedker’s 24 points in 38 games may not sound like all that much but with five points in his last five games, he is finally starting to put it together — and at a crucial time. Each team has about three games a week from here on out and at a 25-to-30 per cent ownership rate, here is a player that could help your team.
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